I guess we shouldn’t be surprised that the first signing of the Vic Fangio era in Denver is a defensive back: veteran Kareem Jackson, a former Texan who can play corner and safety.

The only surprise is that Jackson isn’t a former Bear, following Fangio to Denver.

But the Broncos have had to make cornerback a priority this offseason, with very little depth behind Pro Bowler Chris Harris Jr. Signing Jackson is probably just the start at revamping the secondary to fit Fangio’s vision.

The contract:

Jackson, 30 on Wednesday, will sign a three-year deal worth $33 million, with $23 million in guarantees.

Why they made the move:

Of all the cornerbacks on the free-agent market, Jackson gives the Broncos the most flexibility. He’s played cornerback and safety, so the expectation is he’ll start at corner, opposite Harris, but could move around the formation depending on the Broncos’ defensive package. His signing should not...